The Story of Souleymane

As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane repeats his story. In two days, he has his asylum application interview, the key to obtaining papers. But Souleymane is not ready. Boris Lojkine’s electrifying drama, which maintains an unrelenting pace and offers little respite, took the Cannes Film Festival by storm, earning two prestigious awards in the Un Certain Regard section: the Jury Prize and Best Actor. The latter was awarded to Abou Sangare for a performance that was both complex and powerful, widely hailed as one of the year’s finest. With its constant tension and masterful storytelling, the film not only showcases Lojkine’s directorial prowess but also underscores Sangare’s exceptional talent, cementing this film as a standout in contemporary cinema.

Tickets

Full price 43 NIS | Jerusalem Cinematheque members: 28 NIS | Concessions 38 NIS (Discounted tickets are available with proper identification for: Handicapped persons, soldiers, and national service, children under the age of 12)